Miller, Fink will Marry
Needham, Smith Plans Set Allan Needham of Greenwood and Missy Needham of Booneville announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Ashley Needham of Little Rock to Patrick James Smith of Little Rock. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Madeline Needham of Booneville, the late Charles “Chuck” Needham, Phyllis Brewer of Tulsa, Okla., and the late Kenneth Jester. Brooke is a 2003 graduate of Booneville High School and earned bachelor’s degree in Business Leadership and Organization in 2009 from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The groom-to-be is the son of Dan and Eileen Smith of Russellville. He is the grandson of the late Helen Kirts, the late Donald Smith, and the late James and Lillian Fitzmorris. Patrick graduated from Russellville High School in 1999 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and Finance in 2003. He is employed as the national sales manager of Splash Super Pools, LLC of Little Rock. The couple will be united in marriage in a 6 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Pulaski Heights Methodist church in Little Rock.
Plans for a June wedding have been announced for Katelyn (Katie) Cecile Miller of Russellville and James Matthew (Matt) Fink of North Little Rock. Katie is the daughter of Cristy L. Miller of Russellville and the late John N. (Jay) Miller. She is the granddaughter of Donald and Claudette Owens of Russellville, formerly of Fayetteville, and Jack and Jo Anne Miller of Fayetteville. Matt is the son of Jim and Lisa Fink of North Little Rock. He is the grandson of Audrey White of North Little Rock, and Jimmy and Dixie Fink of Scott. Katie is a 2006 graduate of Russellville High School. She is a candidate for May graduation from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Upon completion, she will earn a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with special emphasis on Bio-mechanics and Exercise Science. Matt is a 2005 graduate of Abundant Life School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Central Arkansas in 2009, and is pursuing a Master’s degree. Upon completion, he will graduate in May with his Master’s degree in Accounting. Matt is presently employed with Rasmussen Tax Group. The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, at First Baptist Church in Russellville. Friends and family are invited to attend. Following their marriage, the couple will make their home in Conway.
Edwards, Melton Engaged Laura Elizabeth Edwards and John Daniel Melton, both of Cabot, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Laura is the daughter of Nolan and Dianne Edwards of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Sue Siler of Russellville, the late Harold Richard Siler, and Robert and Virginia Edwards of Dardanelle. The bride-elect is a graduate of Russellville High School, Ouachita Baptist University and the University of Central Arkansas. She is employed by Lonoke Public Schools and teaches secondary level Spanish at Lonoke High School. Daniel is the son of Don and Marla Melton of Cabot. He is the grandson of Betty Acree Johnson of Cabot, the late Ralph Acree, and James and Sue Melton of North Little Rock. Daniel is a graduate of North Pulaski High School. He has been employed by The Kroger Company for the past 12 years and currently serves as a department assistant manager in Cabot. The wedding will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, at First Baptist Church in Cabot. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of First Baptist. Friends and family are invited to attend. Following their marriage, the couple will make their home in Cabot.
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